Homemade Mac and Cheese: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist Recipe
This indulgent turkey bacon twist on the classic homemade mac and cheese will delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni and crumbled turkey bacon to the cheese sauce; mix until well combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.
- Try adding breadcrumbs on top before baking for a crunchy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg